Scientists find why obesity could cause cancer
In a recent study, researchers have found why obesity causes cancer.
They found that by providing an over-abundance of energy to cells, obesity might super-charge...
Scientists discover powerful way to overcome antibiotic resistance
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are a major cause of serious infections that often persist despite antibiotic treatment.
In a new study, researchers have discovered a way...
Scientists find better way to detect autism
In a new study, researchers have identified a non-verbal, neural marker of autism.
This marker shows that individuals with autism are slower to dampen neural...
Common food people eat every day may contribute to autism
With the number of children diagnosed with autism on the rise, it is important to find out what causes the disorder.
Previous research has found...
vitamin D and estrogen combo may protect against diabetes, heart disease
Metabolic syndrome is a group of health conditions that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
In a recent study, researchers found that...
Alcohol drinking during pregnancy could change genes in child and mother
In a new study, researchers found that mothers who drink moderate to high levels of alcohol during pregnancy may be changing their babies' DNA.
The...
Scientists discover new pain organ in the skin
In a new study, researchers have discovered a new sensory organ that is able to detect painful mechanical damage, such as pricks and impacts.
The...
New drug could improve survival in pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers found a new drug could help improve survival in people with pancreatic cancer.
A clinical trial testing the new drug...
Over half of patients skip or stop using high blood pressure drugs
In a new study, researchers found that more than half of people under 65 who have high blood pressure skip or stop taking their...
Older people need to watch out for ‘silent’ strokes after surgery
In a new study, researchers found that covert—or 'silent' - strokes are common in older people after they have elective, non-cardiac surgery.
The strokes can...